Determinations database

K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Alleged unlawful suspension - Applicants implicated in theft by blameworthy co-worker - Investigation undertaken - First applicant's dismissal reduced to suspension - Initially suspended without pay -…
Result:: Application dismissed ; No order for costs

R A Monaghan [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Alleged verbally and physically abused residents - Disciplinary investigation - Allegations confirmed by 4 co-workers - Disciplinary meeting where allegations put to applicant -…
Result:: Application dismissed ; Costs reserved

G J Wood [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Poor performance - Parties disagreed over performance review - Numerous correspondence suggesting applicant should resign - Respondent felt employment relationship at end - Meeting requested by respondent…
Result:: Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($10,769.23) ; Reimbursement of lost benefits ($2,307.69)(Car) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($27,000) ; Costs reserved

P R Stapp [Employment Relations Authority - Wellington]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Conduct occurred outside work hours - Intoxicated at work premises - Alleged physical altercation with manager - Applicant unable to attend disciplinary meeting due…
Result:: Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,000) ; Costs reserved

P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: COMPLIANCE ORDER - Order sought requiring respondent attend mediation - Parties directed to mediation - Respondent failed to attend - Compliance order appropriate - Respondent ordered to attend mediation
Result:: Application granted ; Compliance ordered ; Costs reserved

P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Alleged sexual and racial harassment - Alleged verbal abuse - Alleged unilateral reduction in hours - Abused for failure to attend work - Had…
Result:: Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (Quantum reserved) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($12,500) ; Arrears of wages ($206.25) ; Costs reserved

K J Anderson [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Whether dismissed or resigned - Meeting where customer complaints raised with employees - Alleged use of abusive words by respondent during meeting - Whether…
Result:: Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($3,120)(3 months) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,000) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee)

WRC Gardiner [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - ï¾½ day investigation meeting - Additional preparation required - Reasonable contribution appropriate
Result:: Costs in favour of respondent ($2,000)

WRC Gardiner [Employment Relations Authority - Auckland]

Summary:: COSTS - Personal grievance withdrawn - One day investigation meeting - Alleged dispute pertaining to 90 day issue - Respondent sought contribution of $5,000 - Order of costs not warranted
Result:: No order for costs

P Cheyne [Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch]

Summary:: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Jurisdiction - Whether Authority could enforce settlement from Employment Tribunal - Parties reached settlement of grievance under Employment Contracts Act 1991 - Respondent failed to pay…
Result:: Application granted ; Other monies ($1,000) ; Interest (7.5 percent) ; Costs in favour applicant ($170)